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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Ealing 1970

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]

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18. CARE OF THE ELDERLY
EALING DAY TREATMENT CENTRE ASSOCIATION

Table: The types of disability which brought patients to the Centre were as follows:-

The types of disability which brought patients to the Centre were as follows:-

Diseases of the musculo-skeletal system66
Diseases of the cardiovascular system17
Diseases of the respiratory system_
Diseases of the central nervous system56
Diseases of the alimentary system1
No major diagnosis or senility only3
Others10
Total153

Table: The following table shows the distribution of referrals during the year from the various parts of the borough:-

The following table shows the distribution of referrals during the year from the various parts of the borough:-

Hanwell, W.728
Ealing, W. 1320
Ealing, W. 518
Greenford26
Northolt24
Perivale1
Southall23
Acton13
Total153

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FUEL FOR THE ELDERLY
The Department maintains a small stock of bagged fuel for delivery to elderly persons
when their usual service breaks down. Normally the cost is met by the recipient. In
necessitous cases the Mayor will consider meeting the cost from his fund.
Difficulties with fuel supplies are usually brought to our notice by health visitors,
home nurses* home helps, or Old People's organisations. During the year fuel was delivered
to 14 elderly people.
PERSONS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION
The Council has powers under Section 47 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, to
remove persons in need of care and attention to hospital or other suitable place. During
the year this was necessary in 1 case. On most occasions persuasion succeeded in
obtaining agreement to voluntary admission.
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